ECDPM is looking for a Communications Intern for a full-time, 5-6 month Erasmus+ internship in its Maastricht or Brussels office, open to students who are eligible for Erasmus+ funding and enrolled in a relevant field. At Youth Works Hub, we reviewed the vacancy and set out the tasks, profile, benefits and application steps below; the application deadline is 23 November 2026.
About the Communications Internship at ECDPM
ECDPM is a leading independent "think and do tank" that helps policymakers in Europe and around the world to design and implement policies that support win-win partnerships. The communications intern joins the outreach and impact team and is based in either the Brussels or the Maastricht office.
🏢 Offices: Maastricht (Netherlands) and Brussels (Belgium)
⏱️ Duration: full-time, 5-6 months
🎓 Who can apply: only Erasmus+ eligible individuals will be considered
💶 Pay: the internship is unpaid; a meal voucher is provided
About ECDPM
ECDPM has more than 45 staff members from over 15 countries worldwide, who provide independent research, advice and practical support to policymakers, advisors and practitioners in Europe, Africa and beyond.
🌐 Focus areas: EU foreign and international cooperation policy, and policies related to conflict, migration, governance, sustainable food systems, regional integration, business, finance and trade
🏛️ Mission: helping policymakers design and implement policies that support win-win partnerships
The Outreach and Impact Team
Communication is crucial for ECDPM to perform its role as a strategic broker for informed policy dialogue. The team's mission is to stimulate dialogue with partners and get ECDPM's work and ideas to the right people, in the right way, at the right time.
🧩 Multidisciplinary expertise: social media, press relations, online communications, website development, writing and editing, multimedia and print publications, graphic design, and content curation
What You Will Do as a Communications Intern
🤝 Team support: support the communications team
✏️ Editing: help edit and proofread ECDPM's outputs
📊 Outreach tracking: keep track of ECDPM's outreach
🗓️ Planning: help plan and coordinate the team's work
🎤 Events: help organise ECDPM events
📰 Media: support ECDPM's media engagement
🖥️ Website: help update ECDPM's website
📬 Newsletters: support the preparation of internal newsletters
🎨 Multimedia and design: help create impactful multimedia and design
Who ECDPM Is Looking For
🎓 Erasmus+ funding: is eligible for Erasmus+ funding
📚 Studies: is currently enrolled in a relevant field (e.g. communications, journalism, public relations)
🗣️ English: is an excellent English speaker (native or near-native) with experience in writing and editing; knowledge of one or more other languages, particularly French, is a plus
💼 Experience and interest: has an interest and some experience in communications, public affairs, EU affairs and/or marketing
🌍 Mindset: is interested in international cooperation and likes to work in a multicultural and dynamic environment
🧭 Approach: has a strategic and practical approach
🗂️ Organisation: has strong organisational, coordination and project management skills
👥 Teamwork: is service-oriented and knows how to work independently and in a team
💡 Attitude: is creative, flexible and proactive, and pays attention to detail
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What ECDPM Offers
🕒 Position: a full-time internship position (5-6 months)
🍽️ Meal voucher: €4.50 per working day for the duration of the internship
🌱 Learning: a meaningful learning experience in a dynamic international organisation
🧑🏫 Mentorship: guidance from a dedicated team
🎉 Working environment: a collegial environment with centre-wide activities for staff
🔎 Insight: an opportunity to gain insight into EU policy processes, international development and think tank communication
🏠 Flexibility: reasonably flexible working hours and some flexibility between office and home working
🚀 Growth: an exciting working environment focused on pressing international challenges, with a lot of room to grow and learn
Diversity and Inclusion
ECDPM promotes and values diversity and inclusion among its staff and candidates, irrespective of gender, age, nationality, race, culture, religious beliefs, sexual orientation or disability.
How to Apply
📝 Fill in the application form
📧 Send your CV and a brief cover email (max 500 words) by email with the subject line "Internship Application - Communications"
📅 Indicate your availability (start date and duration)
✅ Confirm your Erasmus+ eligibility
❓ For more information about the position or working at ECDPM, contact the HR department by email
Looking for a CV format? See our guide on how to make a Europass CV for Erasmus+ applications. You can find similar roles in the Internship section on Youth Works Hub.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the ECDPM Communications Internship paid?
No, the internship is unpaid. ECDPM provides a meal voucher of €4.50 per working day, and only Erasmus+ eligible individuals will be considered.
How long is the internship and where is it based?
It is a full-time internship of 5-6 months in either the Maastricht or the Brussels office of ECDPM.
Who can apply for this internship?
Candidates must be eligible for Erasmus+ funding and currently enrolled in a relevant field such as communications, journalism or public relations. Excellent English is required, and French is a plus.
What will the Communications Intern do?
The intern supports the communications team: editing and proofreading outputs, tracking outreach, planning and coordinating work, helping organise events, supporting media engagement, updating the website, preparing internal newsletters and helping create multimedia and design.
What do I need to send to apply?
Fill in the application form and send your CV and a brief cover email (max 500 words) with the subject line "Internship Application - Communications". Indicate your availability (start date and duration) and confirm your Erasmus+ eligibility.
Deadline
⏳ 23 November 2026
Links
🔗 Application form: https://forms.gle/BVn7qQE2WRQ4nH998
📧 Application email: jobs@ecdpm.org
📋 Vacancy page: https://ecdpm.org/about/careers/communications-intern-erasmus-plus
